a kilometer earlier, which threw off his preparations for the sprint. Points classification leader McEwen was first over the line to claim his third stage win of the Giro, but the 12-second time bonus Pollack received made him the new race leader. Stage 7 13 May 2006 — Cesena to Saltara Stage 8 14 May 2006 — Civitanova Marche to Maielletta Stage 9 15 May 2006 — Francavilla al Mare to Termoli Stage 10 16 May 2006 — Termoli to Peschici Stage 11 18 May 2006 — Pontedera (individual time trial) References 2006 Giro d'Italia Giro d'Italia stages